ISRO-Sponsored NNRMS

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

ON
REMOTE SENSING & GIS TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS
May 13- July 05, 2024

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing

Indian Space Research Organisation
Department of Space, Government of India
Dehradun - 248 001, Uttarakhand
www.iirs.gov.in
Introduction

Geospatial Technologies including Remote Sensing (RS), Geographic Information System (GIS) and
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), individually as well as jointly, have revolutionized the
generation of reliable and updated spatial information about the natural resources, natural and built
environment and processes that are vital to informed decision making. Recognizing the need and
importance of natural resources management using space technology, the Government of India had
set-up the National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS) in 1983, with Department of
Space (DOS) as the nodal department. Capacity Building of human resource at different levels, from
decision makers to working professionals, academia and the people at grass root level, is recognised
as a critical element for effective use of the wealth of information generated by the Geospatial
technologies.

With the advancements in sensor technology, availability of Earth Observation data from newer and
advanced systems, processing methods and other allied geospatial and computing technologies, the
capacity building requirement is growing day by day. Keeping this requirement in view, the NNRMS
supports capacity building activities in the country so that the benefits of the space technology reach
the society at large.

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) conducts ISRO sponsored NNRMS Faculty Development
Programme (FDP) primarily for the faculty members of the university (including affiliated colleges)
since 1993.

ABOUT THE TRAINING PROGRAMME

The training programme is offered in following themes in RS & GIS technology and applications
domains:

• GIS Technology & Big Data Analytics

• Image Analysis & Terrain Modelling
• RS & GIS Applications in Agriculture & Soil Studies
• RS & GIS Applications in Atmospheric and Ocean Studies
• RS & GIS Applications in Earth and Planetary Studies
• RS & GIS Applications in Forest and Ecosystem Studies
• RS & GIS Applications in Urban & Regional Studies
• RS & GIS Applications in Water Resources Studies
• Disaster and Climate Change Studies

OBJECTIVE

The prime objective of this programme is to train the faculty members in universities and their
affiliated colleges in RS & GIS technology and their applications, so that they can further train students
in their universities and colleges.

COURSE DURATION AND STRUCTURE

The course is of 8-weeks duration. It comprises of four modules; each module is of 2-weeks duration.
The first two modules are common to all participants which deal with Geospatial Technologies
focusing on fundamentals of Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing and Basics of GIS and thereafter
participants attend their opted thematic modules. Participants carry out a mini-project in the chosen
topic in the fourth module.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS

• Regular/Permanent faculty members (teachers) of UGC/AICTE approved universities and their

affiliated colleges, nominated by Vice Chancellor/Principal/ Registrar/Dean. Regular/Permanent
Faculty members/Scientists/Engineers/Officers (excluding School teachers/School officials),
nominated by the competent authority of the Central/ State Govt. organisations/ institutions will be
considered as NNRMS/ISRO-sponsored (i.e. Govt.-sponsored) candidates. Preference will be given to
Regular/Permanent faculty members (teachers) of UGC/AICTE approved universities & their affiliated
colleges.

• Temporary/ Ad hoc faculty members/Scientists/Engineers can apply as self-financed candidates and

will be considered in case seats remain vacant. The application of such candidates should be
forwarded by the competent authority of the institution concerned.

Further, candidates under Government sponsored category must submit Nomination Form from the
Competent Authority of their parent organisation/institute at the time of submitting the online
application. The template of the Nomination Form can be downloaded from
https://admissions.iirs.gov.in

NUMBER OF SEATS & ELIGIBILITY

Total 64 seats are available (including all disciplines). Please refer to the Course Calendar available in
IIRS website (https://www.iirs.gov.in/academiccalendar) for the Essential Qualifications required to
apply for each discipline, age limit and other details.

COURSE FEE

Regular/Permanent faculty members (teachers) of UGC/AICTE approved universities and their

affiliated colleges nominated by Vice Chancellor/Principal/Registrar/Dean and Regular/Permanent
Faculty/Scientists/Engineers/Officers nominated by the competent authority of the Central/State
Govt. organisations/ institutions will be treated under Government-sponsored category and no course
fee will charged from such candidates, if selected. Such candidates will also be eligible for payment of
2nd AC fare by train, living allowance and nominal local conveyance during journey as per the provision
available under this training programme and as per rules. If the candidate is travelling by Air, he/ she
will be paid fare equivalent to 2nd AC train fare only. Candidates who have attended NNRMS course at
IIRS (in-person mode) within last 5 years (i.e. during 2019-2023) will not be considered; however, they
can apply as self-financed candidates.

Eligible candidates failing to produce sponsorship certificate could be considered as self-financed

candidates subject to payment of course fee of ₹ 20,000 (Rupees twenty thousand only).

ACCOMMODATION

Participants will be provided accommodation in IIRS hostel. There is no charge towards hostel
accommodation from the government-sponsored candidates. However, Government sponsored
candidates have to bear their own food expenses. Self-financed candidates, if selected, will have to
bear their own travel cost, hostel accommodation (@ ₹ 120 per day subject to change as per the IIRS
hostel’s policy) and their own food expenses.

There is no cooking facility provided in IIRS hostels however, IIRS students run hostel mess in IIRS
campus. NNRMS participants can also avail the hostel mess facility at charges fixed by students mess
or their own choice of arrangement. No accommodation will be provided to the accompanying
person/children/family either to Government or Self sponsored candidates nor can they be
accommodated in the same hostel room.

HOW TO APPLY

Please fill up the online application form available in IIRS website (www.iirs.gov.in). Offline
applications will not be considered.

Start Date to apply for the course is January 10, 2024 [10:00 hrs]

Last date to apply for the course is March 17, 2024 (17:30 hrs)

For further details visit: admission.iirs.gov.in

Applicants who wish to be considered as NNRMS/ISRO-sponsored (i.e., Govt.-sponsored) candidates

must submit the Nomination Form from the Competent Authority of their parent
organisation/institute with appropriate seal at the time of submitting the online application. The
template of the Nomination Form can be downloaded from https://admissions.iirs.gov.in/.
Application Fee: Nil

All such candidates who have not submitted the Nomination Form from the Competent Authority of
their parent organisation/institute or those who are not entitled for being considered as
NNRMS/ISRO-sponsored candidate, will be treated as Self-Financed candidates.

AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme (FDP)

AICTE has approved the ISRO sponsored NNRMS course on "Remote Sensing and GIS Technology and
Applications" as Faculty Development Programme (FDP)

ABOUT IIRS

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) is a premier institute with a primary aim to build capacity in
Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics technologies and their applications through training & education,
research and outreach programmes. IIRS is a Centre of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
Department of Space, Government of India. Formerly known as Indian Photo-Interpretation Institute
(IPI), founded in 1966, the Institute is the first of its kind in Remote Sensing in entire South-East Asia.
While nurturing its primary endeavour to build capacity among the user community by training mid-
career professionals since its inception in 1966, the Institute has enhanced its programmes to meet
the requirements of various stake-holders, ranging from fresh graduates to policy makers including
academia, industry, different government departments and NGOs.

IIRS is one of the most sought-after institutes for conducting specially designed courses for the officers
from the Ministries of the Government of India and State Governments for effective use of Earth
Observation (EO) data from satellites for the benefit of society. Ministry of External Affairs,
Government of India has recognised IIRS to conduct international training courses for the participants
from ITEC (Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation) Member countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America,
Central and Eastern Europe, and several Pacific and Caribbean nations.

IIRS also hosts the headquarters of the Centre for Space Science & Technology Education in the Asia
and Pacific (CSSTEAP), affiliated to the United Nations, and conducts its training and education courses
in RS & GIS.
 LOCATION & ACCESSIBILITY

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) is located in Dehradun, the capital city of the State of
Uttarakhand, at a distance of about 260 km from Delhi and is well-connected by air, rail and road. The
city is famous for its picturesque landscape, pleasant climate and high quality school education. The
city also hosts several headquarters of Central Govt. organisations and it is the gateway to several
places of religious and tourist importance, such as Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, etc.

For more information and further clarification, please write to: Head, Academics, Course
Coordinator/Course Director or Dean Academics.
Dr. Mamta Chauhan Dr. Yogesh Kant Mrs. Minakshi Kumar Dr. Pramod Kumar
Course Coordinator, Course Director, Head, Academics & Dean (Academics) &
NNRMS & Scientist NNRMS & Head Scientist “SG” Scientist ‘G’
“SD” AtSD/MASG &
Indian Institute of Remote Indian Institute of Remote
Scientist “SG”
Indian Institute of Sensing, ISRO, Dept. of Sensing, ISRO, Dept. of
Remote Sensing, ISRO, Indian Institute of Space, Govt. of India, Space, Govt. of India,
Dept. of Space, Remote Sensing, ISRO, 4, Kalidas Road, Dehradun – 4, Kalidas Road, Dehradun –
Govt. of India, Dept. of Space, Govt. of 248001, Uttarakhand 248001, Uttarakhand
4, Kalidas Road, India, Tel: 0135-252-4118 Tel: 0135-252-4136
Dehradun - 248001, 4, Kalidas Road, Fax: 0135-2741987 Fax: 0135-2741987
Uttarakhand Dehradun - 248001, Email: academics@iirs.gov.in Email:
Tel: 0135-2524273 Uttarakhand deanacademics@iirs.gov.in
Fax: 0135-2741987 Tel: 0135-2524180
Email: Email:
nnrms@iirs.gov.in nnrms@iirs.gov.in